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Redding cites the specific location of the crash as being on federal land, 3 kilometers west of the Yuma Training Range.

Senator John McCain, a Navy veteran, has already issued a statement about the collision.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the seven Marines killed in the helicopter collision last night near Yuma, Arizona," McCain says. :This tragedy is a grave reminder of the sacrifices the men and women of our armed forces make to keep us safe -- both in training here at home and in combat abroad."

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